The United Nations called on Tuesday for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Syria of at least a month.

"These reports are extremely troubling and make a mockery of the so-called "de-escalation zones" meant to protect civilians from such bombardment", commission's chair Paulo Pinheiro said.

Violence and suffering has shown no sign of relenting in Syria.

"The Russian pilot ejected from the plane and was shot dead by militants, according to Russia's Defense Ministry".

Syrian troops backed by Russian warplanes have stepped up attacks on the rebel enclave since late December. The territory holds value for both groups.

"This strategy of laying siege to the Ghouta is at its basic element a strategy of collective punishment, of making the entire population of the area suffer for its choice to rebel against Bashar al-Assad and his regime", he told AFP.

"Children in Eastern Ghouta are being starved, bombed and trapped".

In a major development Syrian Army along with allied forces has regained control over 30 towns and villages in Hama, Aleppo, and Idlib provinces, north of Damascus, after eliminating the remnants of Daesh (IS) terrorists.

"There isn't a secure place in the hospital to properly operate on patients", he said.

Footage shared by local activists and journalists in Idlib and Eastern Ghouta, Syria, from February 1-8 show the devastating impact of airstrikes from pro-government forces. "Schools are supposed to be safe places for children, protected under worldwide law, yet they are being attacked every single day", said Sonia Khush, Save the Children's Syria Response Director in a statement.

Eastern Ghouta, a suburban area only miles from Damascus, has been surrounded by Syrian forces for more than four years.

Due to the siege, very little humanitarian aid has entered, making access to basic supplies such as food, highly restricted. According to the United Nations, nearly 12 percent of children under five suffer from acute malnutrition in Eastern Ghouta; the highest rate recorded since the conflict began.

France's foreign minister on Wednesday demanded that all Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah, leave Syria, saying that Iran (as well as Turkey) were violating worldwide law through their actions in the country.

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. It is time for all warring parties to make the lives of civilians their paramount concern.

Turkey has expressed concerns over the Syrian regime's intensified attacks on the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta involving the use of chlorine bombs and informed Russian Federation and Iran - the regime's main allies - about its disturbance.

Some of the same group of scientists had created a spectacle in 2016 by outfitting praying mantises with miniature 3D specs. The researchers put the mantises into an "insect 3D cinema", treating them to a movie of some prey buzzing around.

The shares of the company (VLO) staged the smart recovery as has roared back some 48.03% after stumbling to its new 52-weeks low. Their average price target spell out an upbeat performance - a 18% and would give STOR a market capitalization of almost $5.2B.

Without some type of funding bill, the failure to agree on a new budget means the USA government has technically ran out of money. Many were sheepish about the bushels of dollars for Democratic priorities and the return next year of $1 trillion-plus deficits.

Egypt has been fighting the jihadist insurgency in northern Sinai since the army overthrew then-President Mohamed Morsi in 2013. The violence has been concentrated in northern Sinai Peninsula but has also spread to the mainland.

The department said Hizb Ullah Astam Khan, who served as a financial official at the madrassa, was previously a bomb expert. Dilawar has also facilitated funds transfers, including worldwide transactions, on behalf of Shaykh Aminullah.

Adam Lallana could also be available for selection against Saints despite his sending off playing for the Under 23 side last week. On reports linking Emre Can to Juventus, Klopp said: "He hasn't come into my office and said so (that's he's joining Juventus).

Ever since the first look was unveiled , movie buffs were excited to see the two actors coming together on screen after 27 years. Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor starring " 102 Not Out ", is a comedy about living life to the full.

It serves business and industry; healthcare and seniors; education; sports and leisure; and defense, offshore, and remote sectors. After a recent check, Capita Plc's 14-day RSI is now at 23.24, the 7-day stands at 24.79, and the 3-day is sitting at 37.67.

But dozens of Russian athletes who had hoped to compete under the neutral flag were deemed ineligible by the world Olympic body. Bach says a "mini-Olympic event " will be held on the continent, though a specific country has not been selected.

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